PpGF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions, and investment in a culture based on performance, learning, and caring. /ppIf you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us. /ppIn the role of the (Senior) Global Product Manager Industrial Valves, you will own the product lifecycle for our industrial valve portfolio, from strategy and development to launch and support, by collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, and customers to define and deliver innovative, high-performing valve solutions that meet market demands and drive business growth. /pulliDevelop and execute the global product strategy and roadmap for assigned industrial valve product ranges, aligned with GF’s business strategy, market needs, and growth targets /liliSupport global sales companies, key customers, dealers, and project teams with technical-commercial product expertise, training, launch material, and application guidance /liliAct as the internal and external product expert for assigned valve ranges, including customer visits, supplier discussions, trade shows, technical presentations, and strategic growth initiatives /liliOwn the full product lifecycle from market requirement definition, business case, and product development to launch, growth, portfolio optimization, and phase‑out /liliAnalyze customer needs, market trends, competitor activities, application requirements, and regulatory developments in the valve and flow‑control industry /liliDefine product requirements, value propositions, target applications, and product positioning in close collaboration with RD, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and quality /liliDrive innovation, product improvement, and cost optimization initiatives, including portfolio simplification, standardization, modularity, and profitability improvement /liliManage product performance, pricing, margin development, and business cases to ensure profitable growth of the assigned valve portfolio /li /ulpYour profile: /pulliBachelor’s or master’s degree in business engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable technical or economic field of study /lili6–9 years of professional experience in a B2B industrial environment, ideally in valves, piping systems, flow control, process equipment, water treatment, chemical process, pumps, or fluid‑handling applications /lili3–5 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, technical sales, business development, or a similar role /liliProven experience in product strategy, roadmap management, lifecycle management, business case preparation, product launches, and portfolio optimization /liliStrong commercial understanding, including pricing, margin management, profitability analysis, market segmentation, and value‑based positioning /liliStrong ability to translate customer needs, market trends, and technical requirements into competitive product solutions /liliProactive personality with ownership mindset, structured working style, and ability to coordinate different stakeholders across functions and regions /liliStrong communication skills and intercultural awareness; able to communicate clearly with technical, commercial, and management stakeholders /liliEnglish at full professional proficiency. German skills are an advantage /liliWillingness to travel internationally up to approx. 15% /li /ulpYour contact: /ppPhone: /ppbApplications from agencies will not be considered. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr